Syria: Peace is possible!

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“Let us implore the grace of heartfelt conversion for those responsible for the fate of that region” - Pope Francis.

"This war has been the bleakest winter for Syria, but we know that after winter comes spring. With your support, Caritas around the world has been working towards peace in Syria. Pope Francis is one of the supporters of our Syria: Peace is Possible Campaign. A dove in the winter air is a white perfection – peace in Syria would be perfection this Christmas," Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, President of Caritas Internationalis.

"Winter in Syria can be harsh. The temperatures remain below zero for long stretches. The cold plummets to as low as -11. Most people can’t protect themselves. They don’t have money to buy warm clothes, stoves or blankets. Rising fuel costs make survival all the more difficult. Families have stopped using the central heating at home. It consumes too much fuel. It’s too expensive, even for the middle class. Instead, people use small heaters. They use gas or wood. Anything to cut costs. The downside is the smoke and respiratory disease in children," writes Sandra Awad, Director of Communication with Caritas Syria